As you probably already know I’m based in Scottsdale Arizona a place I love so much. This is why I was excited to take part in this year’s Scottsdale Fashion Week (SFW) and get to know my fashionable neighbours. Last night I was invited to attend a fabulous designers party at the equally fabulous Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley Arizona. Wow, what an evening. The weather couldn’t be any more perfect and the Montelucia resort where the party took place was breathtaking. I was trying to take photos, but couldn’t capture how beautiful it was around there last night. Just imagine, beautiful clear dark sky, lots of palm trees, fire features around amazing pools, chocolate desserts, and beautifully dressed people.

 Marta Walsh founder of Talking Makeup (left) Kevan Hall fashion designer (right)

The highlight of my evening at the SFW was finally getting to chat with LA Fashion Designer Kevan Hall who his sleek eveningwear was worn by a distinguished coterie of celebrated artists- including Celine Dion, Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Charlize Theron, and Salma Hayek. I’ve been at his show over a year ago during LA Fashion Week and was so glad to bump into him. After I introduced myself to Kevan I asked why Scottsdale Fashion Week? He said that Scottsdale is known to be a city who is into fashion and he has clients from Scottsdale who fly to LA especially to shop in his studio. He also agreed with me how gorgeous Scottsdale is. Kevan also talked to me about the colors he likes to use in his designs, and he mentioned that he likes to use unexpected colors and unique shade of colors. I had to ask him if he approves my outfit. I went for a rock chic look because I can’t afford to buy Kevan Hall, yet, I told him. He said yes, and I felt like the cat who got the cream. LOL.

Talking Makeup has a sneak peek to Lancôme’s NEW Chris & Tell Lipstick, a gorgeous pink coral and Marta’s favorite!!

Lancôme Chris & Tell Lipstick will be available Spring 2010.

Watch how the Lancôme Chris & Tell Lipstick is applied backstage at Chris Benz Spring 2010:

Victoria’s Secret Beauty’s Alessandra Ambrosio (the face of Christian Siriano’s collection for VS Makeup), along with celebrities Tori Spelling, Kelly Rowland, Kristen Johnson and Mena Suvari were spotted at Christian Siriano’s mediterranean travel inspired Spring 2010 Runway Show on September 12th at the Bryant Park tents for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. His collection featured animalistic themed reds and oranges and deep oceanic blues with models thriving in Victoria’s Secret Beauty’s new on-trend makeup collection, VS Makeup. Alessandra Ambrosio joined Victoria’s Secret Beauty’s team of makeup artists backstage, bringing runway beauty to reality with VS Makeup and puckered up for the cameras with VS Makeup Lipgloss.

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Rihanna was seen out for the Dior show in Paris few days ago dressed up in black in a very dramatic, some might even say an OTT outfit. I actually love Rihanna’s dress and would wear it myself. Hey, you are learning more about the Marta! I just love black, and I’m 5′2, so short dresses and skirts are my best friends. I also love fashion shows especially when they take place in the city of lights!  YES, I even would wear the hat.

This is a bit off topic, what is this rumor I hear Rihanna is now dating Justin Timberlake? WHAT!?

CND aka Creative Nail Design was a big hit at many of the shows during New York Fashion Week Spring 2010. Here are some of the nail trends spotted backstage. The nail looks were created using CND products.

Show: Baby Phat
Nail Trend: Gold foil on nails and Gold Chrome topped with Air Dry on toes for an exotic Moroccan-inspired look.

Show: Twinkle
Nail Trend: Brilliant White, Ivory Coast and Super Matte on fingers for a snow-white color sans shine and Ivory Coast, Desert Suede on toes.